Brown was born on May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina, to 16-year-old Susie (née Behling; 1917–2004) and 21-year-old Joseph … अधिक पहा

As a vocalist, Brown performed in a forceful shout style derived from gospel music. Meanwhile, "his rhythmic grunts and expressive shrieks harked back farther still to ring shouts, work songs, and field cries", according to the Encyclopedia of African … अधिक पहा

In 1962, Tammi Terrell joined the James Brown Revue. Brown became sexually involved with Terrell—even though she was only 17—in … अधिक पहा

At the end of his life, James Brown lived in Beech Island, South Carolina, directly across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia अधिक पहा

1954–1961: The Famous Flames
Brown joined Bobby Byrd's group in 1954. The group had evolved from the Gospel Starlighters, an अधिक पहा

Education advocacy and humanitarianism
Brown's main social activism was in preserving the need for education among youths, … अधिक पहा

Theft and assault convictions
Brown's personal life was marred by numerous brushes with the law. At the age of 16, he was … अधिक पहा